Intellectual Property Rights information system with location aware capability

Abstract

Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) system is an important element, which supports the economic development through the creation of innovative environments and the enhancement of competitiveness of the nation. Directorate General of Intellectual Property Rights (DGIPR) is a government office under the Ministry of Law and Human Rights-Republic of Indonesia which is responsible for the registration and protection of intellectual property including patents, trademarks, copyright, industrial designs, layout designs of integrated circuits and trade secrets. DGIPR is also responsible for disseminating information on intellectual property (IP). Indonesia is one of the largest archipelago countries and has 33 provinces. Nowadays, many people find it difficult to obtain IP information of each province, such as: the flagship trademark, patent research or geographical indication product of a province. At the same time, there is no application or system in Indonesia that provides IP-based mobile information services. The aim of this study is to develop and disseminate the IPR information system through location awareness based on mobile devices. This system also integrates with social networks such as Facebook and twitter.